The Happy Home Podcast with Arlene Pellicane

Struggling to break free from the same old conflicts in your relationship?
When Ron and Nan Deal suffered the devastating loss of their child, their marriage could have collapsed. For decades, Ron and Nan were stuck in destructive cycles, experiencing ruptures without repair. They sought help from Dr. Terry and Sharon Hargrave whose transformational Restoration Therapy has helped millions.
Now for the first time, Ron and Nan share their journey from a marriage on the brink of collapse to complete transformation. It happened for them and it can happen for you. Their new book is "The Mindful Marriage: Create Your Best Relationship Through Understanding and Managing Yourself."
On today's episode, they open up about how they kept repeating negative patterns—despite loving God and each other—until they learned to manage themselves rather than trying to fix each other. Let's listen in as Ron and Nan give practical tools to find peace through humility and Biblical truth.
02:42 The crisis point: when their marriage was coming apart
06:21 Ruptures vs. repair in relationships
09:12 Am I "dysregulated"?
13:09 The shift from fixing your spouse to fixing yourself
18:56 How seeking help and humility can change everything
21:23 These four steps transformed our marriage
30:14 Why saying the steps out loud is critical
33:36 What to do when past trauma gets triggered
37:12 Surviving amidst devastating loss: The story of losing their son Connor

Stay connected with Ron and Nan Deal and their ministries at rondeal.org.
More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:
SUBSCRIBE to Arlene's newsletter "What I'm Learning This Week" and get access to 12 free resources to help you as a parent.
Check out Arlene's BOOKS including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.
Follow Arlene on Instagram and/or Facebook
Go to Arlene's YouTube Channel
How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media? Watch the free video, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.
Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email [email protected]
Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the Gabb Wireless phone for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)
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Dr. Emerson Eggerichs, bestselling author of Love and Respect (2.3+ million copies sold), shares fresh insights from his new book Lightbulb Moments in Marriage. Drawing from his work with over 4,000 couples and 52 years of marriage to his wife Sarah, Dr. Eggerichs reveals why couples often feel miles apart when they're really just inches away from breakthrough.
In this episode, we'll discover the biblical foundation of the love and respect connection, uncover practical ways to get out of the "Crazy Cycle," and learn how to establish our marriages in Christ first and foremost.
02:15 How to begin transforming a marriage (miles vs. inches)
06:25 Doing marriage unto Jesus even when it's hard
09:40 Why marital satisfaction flows from spiritual satisfaction
17:58 The facts: men feel disrespected, women feel unloved in conflict
20:49 – How to believe your spouse has goodwill (1 Cor 7 insight)
23:54 – The 80/20 principle & not defining your spouse by snapshot moments
25:11 – Women tend to rehearse negatives → practical steps on shifting mindsets
28:40 – Speak his language: "I need your strength" vs. criticism
Learn more from Dr. Emerson Eggerichs at loveandrespect.com and buy his new book Lightbulb Moments in Marriage anywhere books are sold.
More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:
SUBSCRIBE to Arlene's newsletter "What I'm Learning This Week" and get access to 12 free resources to help you as a parent.
Check out Arlene's BOOKS including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.
Follow Arlene on Instagram and/or Facebook
Go to Arlene's YouTube Channel
How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media? Watch the free video, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.
Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email [email protected]
Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the Gabb Wireless phone for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)
Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Gary Thomas (bestselling author of Sacred Marriage, Sacred Parenting) is back on the podcast to discuss his latest book, The Life You Were Reborn to Live: Dismantling 12 Lies About Remaining in God's Love. Gary challenges common parenting myths that Christians often fall into, and offers practical ways on how to live life God's way, not the world's.
Let's learn together how to create Christ-centered homes, prioritize God's kingdom over family idols, and embrace spiritual adventure over control.
05:21 - Creating a Christ-centered home (Colossians 3: compassion over conflict)
08:12 - Renewing your mind against worldly lies (Romans 12)
09:06 - Finding pride in spiritual growth over worldly success
14:25 - Why prioritizing God, even above family, is most important
21:53 - Being spiritually adventurous: The adventure Jesus calls us to
25:13 - Parenting on offense: Expecting God to use your kids
26:04 - Powerful testimony: When obedience can save a life
27:51 - Turning your "chair out" toward community
30:00 - Practical tips for isolated teens: Remove comforts, invite fellowship
Check out Gary's substack at connecttogary.com and buy his new book The Life You Were Reborn to Live anywhere books are sold. Find out more at garythomas.com.
More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:
SUBSCRIBE to Arlene's newsletter "What I'm Learning This Week" and get access to 12 free resources to help you as a parent.
Check out Arlene's BOOKS including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.
Go to Arlene's YouTube Channel
Follow Arlene on Instagram and/or Facebook
How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media? Watch the free video, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.
Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email [email protected]
Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the Gabb Wireless phone for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE).
Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Justin Whitmel Earley, bestselling author of The Body Teaches the Soul, is very familiar with the consequences of ignoring the body. As a young lawyer, he collapsed into anxiety and insomnia. He learned that the healthy and unhealthy habits shaping his life weren't physical or spiritual; they were spiritual AND physical. Justin reveals why the body isn't separate from the soul—it's an important part of loving God.
Tune in for practical wisdom on topics like: Why we can't stop eating the whole box of cookies, why social media leaves us feeling rage and jealousy, and why exercise might be the most spiritual thing you do all week.

02:31 Justin's Mental Health Collapse & Discovery
08:36 Don't Ignore or Idolize the Body
12:51 Food: From Indulgence/Shame to Dependence/Delight
21:13 Technology & The Embodiment Ladder
28:29 How to Use Exercise as Spiritual Training

Find out more about Justin Whitmel Earley and his book The Body Teaches the Soul at justinwhitmelearley.com and on Instagram @justinwhitmelearley.
More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:
SUBSCRIBE to Arlene's newsletter "What I'm Learning This Week" and get access to 12 free resources to help you as a parent.
Check out Arlene's BOOKS including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.
Follow Arlene on Instagram and/or Facebook
Go to Arlene's YouTube Channel
How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media? Watch the free video, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.
Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email [email protected]
Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the Gabb Wireless phone for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Host Arlene Pellicane welcomes back bestselling author Amber Lia alongside her teenage son Ollie for an inspiring conversation about their new devotional, You Are Seen: 90 Devotions to Encourage Stressed Teens.
Ollie opens up about his freshman-year battles with depression, anxiety, and perfectionism after a major life transition, offering a real-life view of what your kids may be going through. Together with Amber, they reveal faith-centered strategies—like the 5-4-3-2-1 technique, box breathing, scripture memorization, and surrendering to God's plan—that helped him find peace and purpose. From miraculous physical healing (Ollie's torn rotator cuff) to building family support systems involving dads and siblings, this duo offers hope and actionable advice for parents and teens navigating mental health struggles --all in this episode.

05:09 | Ollie's Story: Freshman-Year Struggles with Anxiety, Depression, and Transition
07:58 | Amber's View: Spotting Anxiety in Teens and Starting Empathetic Conversations
10:42 | The Turning Point: Counseling, Spilling It All, and Building Trust
12:10 | Practical Tool: The 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique to Stop the Anxiety Spiral
15:08 | Solo Strategies for School: Box Breathing, Prayer, and Sensory Grounding
19:45 | Real-Life Wins: Texting Mom for Support and Mapping the Day
20:16 | Tackling Perfectionism: Why Teens Compare and How Faith Shifts the Mindset
24:37 | Testimony of Healing: Ollie's Miraculous Rotator Cuff Recovery
27:46 | Dad's Role: Building Bonds, Mentoring, and Asking "What's Going On?"
30:43 | Sibling Support and Navigating Quality Time for All Kids

Connect with Ollie on Instagram @walkin.with.ollie.
Connect with Amber on Instagram @therealamberlia and on amberlia.com.
Pick up a copy of their new devotional, You Are Seen.
More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:
SUBSCRIBE to Arlene's newsletter "What I'm Learning This Week" and get access to 12 free resources to help you as a parent.
Check out Arlene's BOOKS including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.
Go to Arlene's YouTube Channel
Follow Arlene on Instagram and/or Facebook
How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media? Watch the free video, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.
Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email [email protected]
Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the Gabb Wireless phone for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE).

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.